Math library
support. Fixed and floating point math is available. Floating
point math (16, 24 and 32 bit) includes functions like log(), exp(), sin(),
cos(), sqrt(). The libraries are compact and significant space can be saved compared to
the assembly floating point libraries from Microchip.

Linker support: C and assembly modules can
be linked together using MPLINK.

Standard C strings and constant data. The
type modifier 'const' allows constant data and strings to be stored in program memory
using standard C syntax. Pointers to 'const' data is supported. Pointers of 8 and 16 bit
can be used in the same application.

Are you waiting for coming features? The included 12 months update
agreement ensures that you get free updates on your license during the following
12 months after purchase (see prices page).

Free updates can be downloaded on the same page that contains the
initial installation program for your license. The link to this page is found in the mail
containing the license file and download instructions.

Multitasking support using state
machines is available. Many highly reliable and complex systems are built using state
machines, for instance in telecommunications. A normal RTOS can impose unpredictable
response delays. State machines are predictable, fast and allows the maximum delay to be
calculated. So, try state machines and discover how you can use PICmicros for complex real
time control jobs.

Compact code and efficient RAM usage are the outstanding features of
CC5X. The compiler has been and is still leading in generating compact code. Variables up
to 32 bit is supported, including bit variables and bit functions. CC5X is suited for
real-time applications requiring strong control of the generated code. The code can be
inspected in the comprehensive assembly file produced.

Code savings of 20-30% compared to other C compilers
have been reported. For example, the ping.c program found on the Microchip Internet site
was reduced from 2170 to 1699 instructions when porting it to CC5X. That is a saving of
471 instructions.

CC5X was designed to enable very efficient usage of the limited code and RAM space,
with the ease of C programming instead of assembly.

CC5X is the right choise if you want to write high performance applications with
similar or better compactness than assembly. Unfortunately CC5X is not up to the ANSI C
level, so you must be prepared to simplify complex expressions into statements that can be
compiled to efficient code. But that is a minor price to pay compared to all the benefits.

Feedback from a professional user in Germany: "I really like this
(CC5X) compiler, actually i´m using the HI-TECH-Compiler for an PIC17C756 and i´m not
happy about the generated code. For all other PIC16Cxxx i use the CC5X."

And from England: "As most of my coding relies on your compiler,
which I've used for well over 100 commercial projects, I look forward to seeing the
results of your efforts. Keep up the good work."

A new user from Australia: "The reports I have is the product is
very solid and this is a major reason for choosing this compiler"

Feedback from a developer who have evaluated several compilers:
"Wonderfull ! I'm a professional PIC & Windows programmer and I'm sure this is
the BEST C compiler for PIC (12 & 14-bit) in the world ! I've been searching for a PIC
compiler for about three months and analized thoroughly all available like MPC, MPLAB-C,
MPLAB-C17, MPLAB-C18, C2C (Baranov), PICC (Hi-Tech), PCB-PCM-PCW (CCS) & others. Go on
the same way (I mean PIC18 support & IO library) and you'll be the unconditional
leaders !"

A downloader and RT-monitor is
available for the FLASH PIC16F87X devices. The code size for the downloader is as low as
420 instructions. It downloads INHX8M hex files, even from long distance. It can be used
during debugging or for preparing the application firmware for future upgrades. (DOWNLOAD page, view TXT file).